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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-27
THESE WANT TO MARRY.
Sentimental People Whose Only
Aim in Life is to Commit Matri.
mOny.

Sentimental People Whose Only
Aim in Life is to Commit Matri.
mony.
To the Editor of the Globe.
Replying to "School Marm," I will say
that I am what people term IAN insurance
fiend,' travelling like our Savior did and doing
all the good can, to every one can, in every
way l can, by insuring them against loss of
time by accidents. am between 80 and SO,
and, like her, am ''passably good looking" 1
have a tongue like woman-"tied in the
middle and wagging at both ends''-but it is
not my fault. as was born that way, and
therefore naturally earn u good living by
making use of my lingual propensltes, or, as
some call it, my 'gift OF the gab."
1 confess to you frankly that / want
u wife. Put me on the right trail
and you will will win my everlasting graft
tuGe. want wife who is every inch a
woman, not padded imitation of our Mother
Eve. / am possessed of as much honesty and
integrity as the average man, but as for being
real good, that may be somewhat doubtful.
My creed is: "Do unto others as you would
they should do unto YOU" That, take 1t,
covers the whole ground of my religion. /
am well connected, and chuck full OF blue
blood. Am of a humorous disposition. quick
of comprehension, have enough self-control
to keep out of trouble, and think am capable
of providing for one woman, at least. If this
meets with the S. MS appreciation and she
feels inclined 10 pursue her Investigations any
further, why, of course, "Barkis Is wIllin'.''
Respectfully, INSURANCE.
Minneapolis, March 90. -
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The school vi ran Again.

To the Editor of the Globe.
In to-day's issue notice in the Gains in
Life" column. an article signed 'School
Marin" and to that fair lady address these
lines. to inform her that l. like herself, have
an aim in life OF similar nature. BY your
permission will describe myself to this lady,
and hope will impress her favorably. l am
81 years old, well built. fairly good looking,
have liberal education and um positive I
can earn good living for a noble-minded,
Christian lady. II '.School Marin" is as
she represents herself to be | would be
pleased to meet and form her acquaintance,
and will sign myself so II my description has
favorable impression she will write, and
know she will have no regrets for so doing.
As to honesty and Integrity am unimpeach-
able and irreproachable. ! have a good
heart and noble sentiments, and can furnish
the best OF Minneapolis references. | shall
keep sharp lookout for next Sundays
GLOBE, and hope will not be disappointed
LUDB.
Annex Hotel, First Avenue South and Third
Street, Minneapolis, Mimi.
March 81
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She Has bran X the Dregs.


| noticed u complaint in the GLOBE that the
people of st. Paul and vicinity have seemed
TO pay no attention to your request concern
ing raeir aim in life. and, as ! have had sew
eral different objects in life and failed in al
most all of them, L thought perhaps you
would like to know why 1 have failed. But
perhaps my aims and objects in life would
seem altogether too domesticated for publ
cation. Still, while l shall endeavor to tell
you nothing but the plain truth, am very
glad that you do not require me to tell my
true name, Tor If | should l would be most
likely never to see this in print, and
another of my aims would go like the
dew and result in a failure us usual
Well, my first aim in life was to live such a
life that every person met would be willing
TO stake their all on my spotiess integrity and
good character. A criminal right from the
states prison in New York entered my house
unlimited, and was ordered and comp ,Hed 10
go out again great deal quicker than he
came in; and ne, out of spite, circulated 81
false report concerning me, which every per-
son in that place felt in duty bound to report
until it was received by honest people as
truth merely because they could not .'allow
themselves to associate with a person who
was talked about And that killed that aim
in my life. 1 should still have had high
standing in society If l had been kind
TO that degraded thief and laughed
it off as nothing wrong or unusual
Inen my next object in life was to get rich,
or at least comfortable, so that if any one
bitterly imposed on me or defrauded me
should be able to obtain fair show in a law
suit, or at least be able to hand out $40 or
S20 to the police force to secure myself from
unfair dealing. have also failed IN money
matters. / could not laugh and swear loud
enough to give the air Of importance that is
required to gain wealth. / have failed to even
hold what riches already belonged 70 me-
Then my next object in life was to find an
honest man who wanted to really marry a
true. honest wfe-a man who was truly hon
est from principle, independent of any advise
from other people, and one who would love
and trust his wife's word in preference. And,
oh, how woefully have failed in that object
l have been looking seventeen years for the
man above mentioned, and can truly say
that it is my bitterest disappointment and
failure. Now my aim and object the remain.
der Of my life shall be to so school my self,
both in body and In mind, that nothing in
heaven Or on earth, eithe' high or low, be-
tween the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, in
America or in Europe, or anywhere under
the sun, shall be able to stir my thoughts or
ambition to desire anything except what the
daily routine of affairs places before me, and
to be content with whatever happens or does
not happen. This and this only shall be my
object in this world. I think this object will
prove success. Don't you?
GLOBE READER.
- D,,,,l Il.
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sumcient means to establish myself in som,
business, and also Il home. / have bae,
more than once successful In gaining the de.
sired amount but, owing 10 not being sta.
tionary in any one place, my funds would
gradually diminish ere / could decide upon q
locality or make my selection, thereby com.
pelling me to resume the same course over
again. However, not the least daupted. 7
shall try again, and think shall also modify
mS course IN the near future by settling down
first and enjoying the comforts OF O home "a
go along. This last idea only struck me re-
Gently. as have always been timid in regard
TO such matters. Yours, etc.,
+. L. HARRY
Letters or correspondence on the subject
can be addressed and marked transient, F. L.
Harry, ST. Paul. Mimi
st. Paul, March 90.
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If She Is Not Red Headed.

To the Editor of the Globe.
Guiteaus ambition was to haye his name
known to the universe, consequently he got
hung. Now, my ambition runs in an entirely
different direction, ami hope il ever attain
what | want that l shall not be hung. Now
might as well tell you what kind OF speci.
men OF humanity am. | am feet 10 inches
high; weigh 179 pounds; have a good figure
and the girls say am good-looking. / dc
not use intoxicating beverages or tobacco.
Now, / would like TO travel around the
world like U. S. Grant. would like to see
the ingenuity of human nature and the great
cities of the world. / would like to be- en-
tcrtained by the kings and queens of the DIFF
ferent nations, and, in short, / would like Il
marry some young princess with larg.
fortune. But, if / cannot get the princess,
believe would be satisfied to marry tina
school marin that halls from st. Paul, who i.
passably good-looking and between 20 and 30
providing she is not red headed. / have
an antipathy for red headed school marms.
NJ. o. HOGAN.
Mjllvilla Mimi March
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Cam, be spared From the Store.

TO the Editor Of the Globe.
l saw the letter of the school marin in the
SUNDAY GLOBE of March Is. am also be-
tween 20 and 80, but will be more definite
and say am between 25 and 80. 1 want
wife; SO we are in the same boat She says
ner aim is to get a husband. Now, if all she
wants is 10 get married, and she don't care
who it is, can send her plenty who will
marry her ON the spot. I want to love and be
loved. l would like to hear from her, and if
she is willing to see her as soon as possible
we may be destined for each other; who
knows? Let me know when and where 1 can
see her. If she appoints q week day give the
exact hour, as am working and can't be
spared from the store for great length of
lime. 1t is late now and l must close up and
80 home. My address is SIT Aurora avenue
St. Paul, March o.
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Very TASTY as, Looks.

To the Editor of the Globe.
Looking over the columns of your paper
to-day, my attention was attracted by the
School Marm's correspondence. 1 am gem
sleman of tolerably fair standing; neither
chew tobacco, smoke, nor drink whisky. The
only objection to my associating with the
hlgh bloods is that my education is very linn
tied, and for that reason l always desire to
associate with the educated class. II that
school marin is not nearer 80 than 90 would
ike to correspond with her. l am mason
by trade and expect to earn my bread by the
sweat of my brow, and l don't think it will
iurt me. either. l am 25 years of age, weigh
lS5. pounds, little out of proportion in
neight--6 feet 4 inches-a good build, suit
able for school marin. But want her to be
good looking, for am very tasty In that re-
spect. D. WP
Gaylord, Mimi, March 81.
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Wants 10 Save Board.

TO the Editor OF the Globe.
, In Aims in Life" notice an article headed
Who Wants a Wife?' / will answer, do.
And if the 'Schoo Marin wants a hus |
possibly this is our chance. am fam. :;
am 81 years old, am feet IL inches TALL
weigh 1T pounds, no deformities whatever
and never was sick one day in my life am
about tired paying board, as what one pays
out for board and washing would keep wife
l ain willing and ready to give the best Of ref
erences IN regard to sobriety. honesty and in
tegrity- Am ready to meet any reasonable
application for fuller proof, and if the lady
will reveal her identity and furnish refer
ences will agree to give as good as 1 receive.
or nearly so. W. j. W.. P. 0. Box 149,
Geneva, Neb., March FL.
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pose wins the battle in these progressive
days. With the object OF encouraging am
bition and stimulating the people TO more
energetic efforts and higher aims the GLOBE
inaugurated a department in which they
could talk freely with each other of their
ambitions and purposes hoping that in this
interchange OF thought a way might be
pointed out whereby a great many men and
women could improve their conditions and
become happier and more cOntented and
prosperous The generous response TO this
invitation on the part of the people has con
WINGED the GLOBE that the new department
has struck popular chord, and
that the masses will take advantage of this
channel to bring themselves nearer together.
They are cordially invited to do soto
write frankly and tell what is their amDi-
ton and their aim in life. The department.
will be run as a popular featule of the
GLOBE. \ very large number OF letters
have been received during the week. from
which those below have been selected. A
goodly number of the writer's catch the idea
exactly for which the department was Gre
ated; Others do not. but mean well, while q
few are frivolous and attempt to be funny.
The two latter classes are not wanted as
contributors. The GLOBE regrets to see
one feature of the correspondence--there
are so many men who want to marry--who
say that is their aim in life. It's all well
enough to marry: in fact. the GLOBE would
advise every young man to marry. But
this should not be ones sole aim in life.
One should have al ambition to make some
thing of himself or for himself before he
mares. The GLOBE would not have a
very high respect for lady who would
wed fellow whose aim in life was simply
TO marry. There are other things to be
considered. But the GLOBES army of
friends. as a rule. are imbued with COM
mendabe spirits and intentions. and the
letters herewith will be found of more than
ordinary interest:
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To the Editor of the Globe.
What ought do? For twenty years hav G
had conviction that ought to enter the
ministry. At Front OF Petersburg" in the
Union ranks, in 6t-'65, i resolved. if my life
was spared, l would strive to live us q
Christian. For twenty years / have been q
professor of religion. / have since the war
employed my time as follows: 'G5-'T1, pre-
paratory school and college: '.2-'15, clerk
district court; 1917. member OF legislature
and editor; 1887. editor. lawyer. real estate
acd insurance agent, land and town lot spec.
ulator, bankrupt, farmer. chicken raiser, Re-
publican, Independent, Mugwump, Democrat
Voted for Grover Cleveland for president,
and, despite the harsh criticism Of bis
action on pension matters, SO freely in
dulged in by the ultra partisan press
can conscientiously vote for his reelection in
'SS. Am offered work in home missionary field
$50 month, but am in bondage to debt Am in
my AID year, and owe 81, 900 more than own
Last May, in the tenth year of our married
life and in the thirtieth of her life, Mary, Inv
wife (three years Il student at Carleton COL
lege), breathed her last, after q five Years
splendid but hopeless fight against consump-
tiou. Three years before she died 81 COP for
change of climate and extra skill would have
saved her. If our only child, Lyp. lives
twice the age allotted his mother and shuII
prove to have inherited his mothers intel
lectual power, the mother cut off So
early in life shall yet live in history
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Millville, MIMI, March 22.
Wants n Heipmeet.

To the Editor of the Globe.
l want wife; Il true wife, not drudge OF
servant, but helpmeet. am a widower;
have been for four years, and am tired of this
kind of life. l am 40 years old, but as strons
and active as young man of 90. ] beliey,
can make any good woman happy thai
wants true husband and comfortable
home. am not rich, but comfortably stu
ated. My aim in life is to deal justly, love
mercy and walk humbly with my God. l an
a strong temperance man, and aim to be s
true consistent Christian. Have been &
member of the Baptist church since boy.
If you will send this to that school marin yon
will confer favor upon me. Please do not
publish my name.
Dear School Marm-If you will send me
your address, will write you more fully the
particulars of my situation and send refer
ences. E. W. B.
Mankato, March "a
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house where there are no girls at all. Some.
times there is Swede girl, but she will have
two or three fellows all the wear round. Now,
Mr.. Editor, would like TO get n half hitch on
Some OF those girls of yours, and / think some
OF them could make pretty good fellow out
OF me, by using me sort OF gentle In the start.
earn quite little lot of money In the year,
and II had any one help me take care of IL
think could get along all right Now, If
some OF your school marms, or rather good
Girls would risk themselves on the same log
with me think could take them ashore all
right or course we are called pretty wild
Fellows sometimes, but we are not as bad as
we are painted, and besides, there is good
soGnd timber In us to work on. Now, II
some OF these girls will have ma. want to
get married. Please name your religious
convictions. You will hear from me soon.
A LOG SAILOR.
ST. PAUL. March Oh
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waiting 10 be Called.

To the Editor of the Globe.
kdesire not to make a show, but to stand
firm in the cause l have marked for my
choice. Is a young man waiting to be called
not only OF man but of God. preaching the
doctrine Of G Cd, my Savior, in all things. that
/ may glory in God alone--not In vanity or
vain glory. ! desire that al, men should be
saved, and when get call shall honor His
name by following the eternal footsteps of
Him who died for me. Cicero is dead, but
his name will live forever in history as an
orator ana statesman. ] desire to place my
talent not in the former but i'm the pulpit.
My voice shall ever be heard on the right side
of " question; also to bring men to Christ my
voice shall be heard. N.ToLAND.
Dawson Oak MAJ, IN %
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SUNRISE CITY. Mimi. March 10.
Tom,a,y and His Pa.

D IIIG EuIlOr Oh CLe GIOUt.
think some of the folks are making fun
about their aims in life. l amt. want to be
a rich banker and have good time, and
would like TO take boxing lessons, too, so
could knock Sullivan out. But I can't, be.
cause go to Suday school and hope to be an
angel when get through here, I'm most 10,
and my name is TOMMY.
P. S. My pa takes the GLOBE and thinks il
is boss. He reads the sporting news. but
thinks it is wicked for little boys to. So
read it when he is away. He don't preach
but he does most. His aim in life is to have
me get rich, so l can take care of him and ma
when they get old. 1 may not have any
family of my own, you know. Perhaps not.
TOMMY.
ST. Cloud March %
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through the son. Ought l to enter the
ministry when $50 month Is all
could expect for the first few years. and
that amount would leave me only Sl0 month
10 be applied toward the payment of $1,000,
due, coming due, and again due? Now, dear
editor, il some one of your army of corre-
spondents help me decide whether my Chris
tim duty is to remain out of the ministry for
good, go into the work now that l have the
above offer, or wait and work ut something
else in the effort to first get out of debt. l
will be profoundly thankful and be your COR
respondent for year. Hastily, but heartily
and truly, j. f. GLOVER.
Ashton, Osceola county. Ia. March 81
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st. Paul, March "a.
Has Taught Sch DOL Himself.

mas Wv ht SChOO1 himself
To the Editor of the Globe.
Friend School Marin: l saw your commu-
nication in the "Aims of Life column in the
st. Paul GLOBE, and will write few lines in
reply. l am a farmer; have 100 acres of as
good land as there is in Dakota, and teams
and machinery to work it. l am SO years of
age; have brown hair, gray eyes, red mus
tache and light complexion. Do not drink or
chew Or smoke. l am Mason in good stand
Ing and want wife. have kept bachel-
or's hall on my place, one mile from this
town, for three years, and / think l would be
aole to truly appreciate wife. I have
taught school one term, and therefore fully
appreciate the trials and vexations of
teacher. L was born in Pennsylvania, and
my father and mother and grandparents were
:;orn in New England. Please send your
name and address, and 1 will send the paper
published here that you may Judge what
kind of a town we have. Respectfully yours,
Andover, OAK, March 20. r. A. NJ.
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Let Charity Begin NJ Home.
To rho Editor 0f the G1oho

My aim in HE just now is TO obtain good
education. have no doubt but that could
hit the mark, provided / possessed rather
essential element which at present has no
home in my vest pocket. The trouble is that
have not controlling interest enough In some
of that elusive filthy lucre which bears
strong resemblance TO that so safely boarded
in the treasury vaults at Washington.
mention this by way of hint to some of
those people who send their money to edu-
cate the frisky heather of distant chimes. [
may be little mistaken in my ideas.
but they certainly are honest con-
victions, and l contend / would in
all probability appreciate 'boost up the
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The Name il OH File.

To the Editor of the Globe.
In answer to school marin l would just say
am about the same age as she is. l am 8
farmer by occupation. My aim is to try and
make an honest living for myself and for .
companion when 1 meet with one of the right
kind. / will give you my full name und ad-
dress, which, if it is not too much trouble TO
you, she can obtain by calling at your office
do not care to have il appear in print, as
your paper is taken by several of my near
neighbors and 1t would give them something
to talk about. DAKOTA FARMER.
Grafton Oak March Of
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THE CHIEF AIM.

Il These Think of Other Things as a
Side Issue, but Marriage is the Alb.
xOrbing Thought.
To the Editor of the Globe:
Well, am farmer and intend to stick to
it; and 1 am Democrat and intend to vote
that ticket. have always voted that ticket
ever since 1 have been old enough, and don't
intend to change. AS far as travelling is con-
cerned have done my share of it. Lam
man of temperate habits; don't believe in
laying around saloons don't chew nor smoke;
believe in staying at home and attending to
my work. and want to treat my neighbors well
andnot allow my stock to run on them. want
to be honest and have the confidence of those
who deal with me. ] want the general good
will of the people, and to be well respected in
the community in which 1 live. don't be-
long to any church, but respect the Deity,
andI believe in morality. l don't believe in
talking one thing and doing another. j am a
single man and would like to change my lot
in life. feel that it would like to have
good wife; one that could make my home
cheerful and happy. ! live in Rice county,
Mimi, four miles from Northtield and two
miles from Dundas. JOSEPH.
Dundas MIMI, March Fl.
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Rebecca Is His Ideal.

TO the Editor Of the Globe.
My aim in life is wife described in your
article as "a Jewel of a Maiden" I don't
think it's possible that such girl could exist
to-day. have been hunting for and dream
ing of her for the last four years, and never
expected to have my wish fulfilled. Now, Mr..
Editor, am greatly obliged to your valuable
paper for solving my aIm and, in answer TO
Rebecca, would say, that 1 am young bust
ness man, 25 years old, and if she means it in
an honorable way-what she says in your
paper-I would be gratifed to correspond
with her, with the intention of marriage if
she is of age. Yours truly, J. A--Y.
st. Paul, March %.
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He ssas Three Aims.

To the Editor of the Globe
1 duly appreciate the new department yor
are opening in your valued paper, to teal OF
ones ambition In life will state mine "a
briefly as possible. My first aim is to be q
great violinst, such as Ole Bull. My next is
to achieve fame and fortune. My third i,
Gods best gift to man, loving wife--and
not till then will 1 be content. 1 am YOURS
truly, l. O.
Belle PLANE. Mimi, March 90.
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Wants the schooImarm.

To the Editor of the Globe.
In response to "School Marin 1 would say
my aim In life is to get good, loving and
andsome wife, one who Is well educated and
is willing to help kind and loving husband
am 20 years OF age and business man, too
doing profitable business, and | will en-
deavor TO support and provide for kind and
loving wife, providing you suit me and
endeavor to do your part. 1 am healthy and
good looking, aud if you accept my offer,
which hope and trust you will. answer this
letter ass soon as possible and, if you WILL
please be kind enough to send me your photo
graph. If you suit me and you are satisfied
with me.which hope you will be, most likely
we shall live happily together forever as man
and wife. Very truly
YOUR FUTURE HUSBAND.